Professional License Requirements in New York
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions
Architect
4000 hours education $109,500 - $110,500 New York State Education Department — Board for Architecture
Audiologist
5000 hours education $99,500 - $100,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions — Audiology
Barber
1000 hours education $9,555 - $10,555 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $132,500 - $133,500 New York State Education Department — Chiropractic
Contractor
0 hours education $100 - $500 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
1000 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 New York State Department of Education - Board of Shorthand Reporting
Cpa
150 hours education $2,000 - $4,000 New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions
Dental Hygienist
2400 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions
Dietitian
1800 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions — Dietetics-Nutrition
Electrician
0 hours education $100 - $600 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 New York State Department of Health — Bureau of Funeral Directing
Home Inspector
140 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Hvac Technician
1500 hours education $2,300 - $3,300 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,000 New York Department of Financial Services
Insurance Agent
40 hours education $350 - $700 New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions — Landscape Architecture
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services
Massage Therapist
1000 hours education $12,500 - $13,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 New York State Education Department
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 New York State Department of Financial Services
Notary Public
0 hours education $75 - $150 New York Department of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 New York State Education Department — Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $14,500 - $15,500 New York State Education Department — Board of Ophthalmic Dispensing
Paralegal
720 hours education $14,500 - $15,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
180 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 New York State Department of Health - Bureau of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Pest Control
30 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation — Bureau of Pesticide Management
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 New York State Education Department — Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $99,500 - $100,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions — Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $16,500 - $17,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $100 - $500 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,500 - $3,500 New York Division of Licensing Services — Department of State
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Real Estate Broker
120 hours education $600 - $1,400 New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions
Security Guard
47 hours education $500 - $950 New York State Division of Licensing Services
Social Worker
3000 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions – Speech-Language Pathology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions, Land Surveying
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Teacher
3500 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,300 - $6,300 New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $21,926 - $22,926 New York State Education Department
Welder
600 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) / New York State Department of Labor